Marriott's change in policy and termination of Hyatt-MGM partnership

Discussion on Marriott's decision to no longer extend expired free night certificates and the termination of the Hyatt-MGM partnership, which previously provided a cheap way to earn Hyatt elite nights and benefits.

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As we close out 2023, we take a moment to honor those loyalty programs that have dishonored their own members with the biggest snafus, most member-unfriendly changes, or other painful devaluations.

00:00 Intro

01:58 Giant Mailbag

04:51 Card Talk: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy & Bountiful cards

https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoybevy/

https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoybountiful/

10:41 What crazy thing . . . did Air France / KLM Flying Blue do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/amazing-business-class-to-europe-from-13500-miles-one-way/

21:44 Award Talk: Bilt adds Avianca LifeMiles

https://frequentmiler.com/now-transfer-bilt-rewards-to-avianca-lifemiles/

24:48 Award Talk: IHG allows free point transfers between members....well, *some* members

https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-offering-diamond-elite-members-free-points-transfers-to-other-members-but-not-the-other-way/

27:27 Finnair Plus announces new award charts and info